

Latest upgrade was to replace an old analog mixer with a RodeCaster Pro, which is excellent. We've now done 425 live shows (1 to 3 hours each) with such a set-up, gradually improving the set-up. I use a third MBP for live guests via Skype (NDI capture is great!) or Zoom, and send the program video from the iMac via HDMI to the MBP (with another USB capture card) running Skype (or Zoom). HDMI out from the MBP through a cheap USB 2.0 capture card (works better, frankly, than the BlackMagic MiniStudio capture card which I've also used which can be finicky to get working reliably).


I run Keynote (previously used Powerpoint) on a MacBook Pro running in presenter mode so I can see the next slide as well as any presenter notes if necessary. I use an old but grunty iMac as my streaming computer running OBS (will update the iMac to a new Mac when OBS runs reliably on the new Apple Silicon). Easiest, and best way to use Keynote or Powerpoint as a source is from a second device - another computer, tablet or phone even.
